When Canada is mentioned, most think of Vancouver, Montreal or Toronto. But according to some, those heading for the 'obvious' places are flying over the best bit. And for property hunters, this is especially true.
The province of Nova Scotia is itself one of Canada’s best-kept secrets. On Canada’s east coast, it is now faster and less expensive to get to than many European destinations, thanks to Zoom Airways’ year-round budget flights from Gatwick and Manchester. Flights from Gatwick take only five hours.
Nova Scotia has endless miles of spectacular coastline with pristine beaches, glorious bays and safe harbours for sailing, kayaking or fishing, and limitless trails for hiking, cycling or camping. Less active types may prefer to watch the sea and land wildlife from the comfort of the glassed-in decks of their new home, or to visit the historic capital of Halifax, with its clubs, live music, restaurants, theatres and shops only 20 minutes away.
Getting around in Nova Scotia is easy. With fewer than one million inhabitants, it boasts virtually empty roads and lots of space. British citizens do not require visas to visit and are entitled to stay for six months (in contrast to the USA’s three months).